Sep. 22 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) says it supports the proposal to establish a tri-city ferry system in Region 1.
Initiated by the Regional Development Council (RDC) Region 1, the ferry system proposal aims to link the cities of Dagupan and Alaminos...

Sep. 3 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) starting this month will enforce strict policies on the acquisition and operation of local cruise ships to ensure maritime safety and security, including only accrediting cruise ships that have been operating for...

Aug. 27 | The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is beefing up preparations for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) scheduled for 2021.
IMSAS is a mandatory audit intended to check the Philippines’ compliance with...

Aug. 19 | The House of Representatives has approved on first reading a bill seeking to amend the Domestic Shipping Act of 2004 in order to allow for accreditation of only one local classification society in the Philippines.
House Bill (HB) No. 604, filed by Angkla...

Jul. 8 |
The Philippines on April 24 and June 6 this year deposited instruments to accession to six maritime conventions with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).
Marina in a statement said the...

Jun. 11 |
The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) recorded revenues of P901.121 million in 2017, 21% lower than the P1.14 billion generated in 2016 but 3% higher than the P872.098 million target for the period.
Tonnage fees collected last year...

Apr. 24 |
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero as the new administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina).
Duterte announced Guerrero’s appointment in a speech...